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Month: July 2021

Obituaries

Paul W. Wilson, age 72, of Russell Springs

July 31, 2021 Sean Hammond

Paul W. Wilson, of Russell Springs, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 29, 2021, surrounded by his family.  He was 72 years of age. Born on July 18, 1949, in Somerset, he was […]

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Pandemic unemployment benefits end in September

July 30, 2021 Zac Oakes

Frankfort, KY – Gov. Andy Beshear today encouraged Kentuckians drawing federal pandemic unemployment insurance benefits to rejoin the workforce before those programs expire Sept. 6. “With a surging economy and job opportunities available throughout the […]

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Jamestown man arrested early Friday morning

July 30, 2021 Zac Oakes

A Jamestown man was arrested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office early Friday morning. Joey L. Popplewell, age 41, was arrested by Deputy Corey Meyer and charged with giving an officer false identifying information, possession […]

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Glendo Popplwell, age 90, of Russell Springs

July 30, 2021 Sean Hammond

Glendo Popplewell, of Russell Springs, passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021, at Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation, in Jamestown.  He was 90 years of age. Born on April 21,1931, in Jamestown, he was a […]

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Ms. Fill turns the page into retirement

July 30, 2021 Zac Oakes

Some things are simply synonymous. When you think of one, you think of the other. For many in the Russell County community, a prime example is Story Hour at the Library and Ms. Fill. For […]

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Grand opening of Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center is this weekend

July 30, 2021 Zac Oakes

The grand opening and dedication ceremony for the Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center is this weekend. A ceremony will be held Sunday from 2-4 p.m. at the center, which is located beside Russell […]

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Garland stepping away as RCIDA Director

July 29, 2021 Zac Oakes

Russell County Industrial Development Authority Executive Director Bennie Garland is stepping away from his position as the county’s economic development leader. Garland cited family health issues as one of his reasons for resignation. He also […]

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Lady Laker Volleyball schedule released

July 28, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Lady Laker Volleyball team released its schedule for the upcoming 2021 season. Thu., Aug. 12th Somerset Christian – *Scrimmage AWAY F/JV/V 5:00 CST Sat., Aug. 14th Mid-South Bowling Green Classic […]

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Russell County has moderate community transmission of COVID-19

July 28, 2021 Zac Oakes

Russell County has moderate community transmission of COVID-19, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. The CDC is recommending that people, both vaccinated and unvaccinated, wear masks indoors in areas of substantial or high […]

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RSPD arrests Columbia man early Wednesday morning

July 28, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Police Department arrested a Columbia man early Wednesday morning on drug charges. Joshua Burton, age 25, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine second offense and public intoxication of a controlled […]

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  • Jackie Lawless, age 76, of Jamestown
    August 8, 2022
  • Otis Dutton, age 90, of Russell Springs
    August 7, 2022
  • Terry Bea Morris, age 60, of Russell Springs
    August 7, 2022
  • Carol Ann Powell, age 71, of Russell Springs
    August 7, 2022
  • Irene Tuttle-Ilusak, age 84, of Columbia
    August 5, 2022

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